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At Garrett's inquiry, Nikki's face turned thoguhtful. How long had she known them? That was quite a difficult question for her to answer. "Well... As long as I can remember, I suppose. My first memory is of my mother taking me outside, maybe three years old. I looked past her face and saw Eirian, watching me. I pointed at her and said 'shiny', or close enough to it to be understood." She smiled, shrugging, and turned to Eirian, who was nodding. "I remember that. Your house was right on the edge of the woods. I had been wandering on my way to court, enjoying the summer air, when you pointed. You were looking right at me. I knew that you truly saw. From then on, I vowed to learn more about the strange mortal who had been, apparently, born with the sight."

Nicole nudged her shoulder, grinning. "I'm glad. Life would've been way different without you. Although I'm sure Shay and Monty would've come along eventually. That might've scarred me a little, now that I think about it..." She cast a joking glance at the phouka, winking as she began to munch happily on the magpie. Something about it tasted... Warm. Not temperature-wise, not spicyness. Just... warm. 'That's probably the morning dew.' She chuckled at the thought, returning her attention to Darrett. She liked it when he smiled.

Lleweloth watched Faile and Melody talking, seeing how animated and energetic they were. He felt the house embrace the warmthof the gathered company, and began muncing himself. This was the most hospitality Rowan Hollow had seen in a long while. It was good to have friends and family gathered under his roof. 'Family.' The thought of it alone livened his spirits. Out the corner of his eye he caught the sight of a few of the house servants, watching the dining seen with cheer. They enjoyed the sight as much as Lleweloth did.

  Garrett laughed at Nikki's exubriance. She seemed to be happiness personified. "That's awesome. You're really lucky to have been friends so long. It's a rare thing. I want that, more than anything for Mel."

  Faile noticed Lleweloth watching and directed a smile his way. "Tell us your story, Llew. I'm sure Melody wants to hear. Don't you?" she asked, looking between father and daughter. Melody gave an empathatic nod of her head.

   "Yes, please?" she asked quietly.

OOC: It's ok.

    Melody listened to Llew's story in awe. Her human daddy had been pretty amazing. He was a soldier, just like her brother, but Llew, she would have to get used to him. He seemed like something out of a dream every little girl has. The kind where the little orphan girl finds out one day that she is a farie princess who has been lost and then her great father the king comes and takes her away. She smiled at him directly for the first time, tenatively. 

  Garrett had to agree with Nikki. He did think that they were all pretty lucky. The sad look on her face hurt him, however. He sat and tried to think of ways to make her happy again till she managed it on her own. He didn't know that his concern was written all over his face.

  Faile smiled at Llew again. He was so proud to be able to tell his story to his daughter. It warmed her heart, seeimg the growing love on his face. Melody was truly the best thing to happen to him. Everyone stopped short when Melody asked a simple question.

  "Will I get to meet the Queen?"

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OOC: Perfect.

IC: Garrett pulled both Melody and Nikki a little closer to him, taking a slight step in front of them as though to shield them with his body. The queen was beautiful, there was no doubt, but she was nothing like the sidhe he stood with. Behind her gentility and beauty, he sensed a coldness that put him on edge. He snapped himself to attention and saluted crisply in the military way. "Pleased to meet you, ma'am."

   Faile sauntered forward and swept into a low bow, taking the queen's eyes, which had been just a little too inquisitive, away from Garrett and bringing them onto herself. "Mi'lady. How kind of you to grace you with your presence this evening. We welcome you with all humility. Come, would you sit and dine with us? Mi'Lord Lleweloth's table is as fine as many which you have graced, My Queen." The golden sidhe knew that she was laying it on thick, knew that she was saying words that should have been reserved for Lleweloth's lady, had he had one. However, she knew also that, by assming that role, she would give the queen something to focus on, other than the three mortals. Her heart told her that this was of the utmost importance. She only hoped that Llew understood what she was trying to do and did not take offense.

   Garrett, at Melody's slight nod, relinquished her into her father's arms. She was shaking, but still standing strong, allowing Lleweloth to comfort her, and himself. Seeing that his sister was ok, Garrett wrapped his arms tight around Nikki, trying to impart some of his strength to her. He gathered her to his chest and stroked her hair while he turned to look at the others. "We WILL protect them. Both Melody and Nikki. What do we have to do? Are they safe here?"

   "They're safer here than anywhere else. The mound has accepted them as it's own and will protect them. As long as they can remain safely here, no harm can befall them," Faile, who had slumped down into a chair, said. She covered her face with her hands, but her shaking was still visible. She knew that the Queen had taken offense to her stepping in. What she didn't know was if she would survive the reprecussions. If somehow she could have given some form of validity to her assumed position, there would be some protection. That, however, was out of the question. Still, she would deal. These humans were already dear to her heart. She would sacrifice, if she had to. "The real question is, what is our plan of action?"

(Then I will have an RP with you there. c;

I'll miss you and this RP both~

Good-bye~ )

OOC: Now I feel bad.

IC: Garrett smiled down at the irrepressible girl he held before he let her go. He realized that he had been holding her just a little too posessively and that she probably didn't like it. "Just let me know what I can do. I might not have magical powers, but I can shoot with the best of them. Actually, I'm pretty good with any weapon you put in my hand. As long as I'm here, nothing is going to touch them," he said to Llew. Melody left Llew's side and ran to her brother who held her tight.

   "I'll send my retainers over, Llew. They can help in the defense. Honestly, I don't think it will come to physical violence. Not unless we were to be plotting to overthrow the queen. With both of our household's retainers as well as the inherrent magic here, I truly believe that the young ones will be safe," Faile said, reaching up to place her hand over Llew's.